Soccer-Sweden's Hien out of World Cup after suffering hamstring injury against Japan


Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Japan v Sweden - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 25, 2026 Sweden's Isak Hien receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

VANCOUVER, ⁠June 26 (Reuters) - Sweden defender Isak Hien will ⁠play no further part in the World ‌Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in their 1-1 draw with Japan on Thursday, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) said.

The ​Swedes will face France in ⁠the round of ⁠32 after advancing as one of the eight best ⁠third-placed ‌teams, but the 27-year-old will be unavailable for coach Graham Potter.

"Isak has ⁠sustained an injury in his left hamstring ​to such ‌an extent that he will not be ⁠able to ​participate further in the World Cup," national team doctor Jonas Werner said in a statement released ⁠by the SvFF on Friday.

"He will ​return to his club, and the injury means that he will be away from football for ⁠some time."

Potter said they would offer Hien their full support in his recovery.

"Having to end the World Cup in this way with an ​injury is very sad and ⁠we will support him in the best way ​possible," he said in the ‌statement.

"It's sad for him, but ​I'm sure he'll come back stronger."

(Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Peter Rutherford)

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